9th year left wing Ben Lake(9) had an impressive 18 goals and 27 assists for 45 points in 52 games with a +27 rating on the way to a 2nd straight 2023 EIHL Championship with Belfast Giants.
That’s a no-brainer to re-sign the 33-year old, Calgary, AB native for 2023/2024.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. forward has spent time with 3 different teams in the league after coming over following 2 campaigns for Alaska Aces of the ECHL.
He did 3 AJHL seasons with Fort McMurray Oil Barons before committing to school.
We think the 50% UK native, former Sacred Heart University Pioneers‘ graduate does well in another frame and looks to be setting himself up for a future coaching job.
7th year, German-born left wing Frederik Tiffels(95) trades DEL teams after a tremendous IIHF World Cup showing, where his country captured an unprecedented silver medal for which he contributed an overtime game-winner and a couple important assists.
The 6′ 201 lbs. forward signs for 2023/2024 with rivals Eisbaren Berlin after spending the last 2 at EHC Red Bull Munchen and Kolner Hale the 3 previous, when he first came over from only a single minor league season.
He started his junior hockey back home, but quickly came over with 2 USHL sessions before attending Western Michigan University Broncos for 3 years before turning pro.
The 28-year old still has lots left in the tank and continues to have good fun with his game.
Ohio State University Buckeyes‘ senior defenseman Dominic Vidoli(9) heads into the transfer portal for a new start on a graduate season at University Of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks for 2023/2024.
The 6′ 190 lbs. blue liner had a bit of a interesting start, agreeing to attend Boston University Terriers straight out of Culver Military Academy Prep, but decided after 6 games to head to the USHL and skate for Sioux City Musketeers, which he did for 2 seasons before returning to school.
From Strongsville, OH, the 23-year old should still find the NCHC schedule tough.
8th year left wing Stephen MacAulay(81) will spend a 3rd & 4th season with Dusseldorfer EG after putting up a healthy 17 goals and 19 assists in 56 DEL games with a +17 rating.
He originally earned a promotion up from DEL2 after the 2020/2021 silly season with Loewen Frankfurt, but did manage 17 goals and 23 assists in 35 games with a +15, which earned him a look at the higher level.
The 6’2″ 187 lbs. forward originally skated 4 seasons in the QMJHL, mostly with Saint John Sea Dogs, where he won 2 Championships and Memorial Cups before heading to Halifax Mooseheads to win another pair of trophies.
He would next turn pro, but maybe wasn’t loving the results so enrolled in St. Marys University Huskies for the next 3 years.
Originally a St. Louis Blues‘ 6th round pick in the 2010 draft (#164 overall), he never signed, but did ink an AHL deal out of school with affiliate Springfield Thunderbirds.
Despite scoring some, he was sent down to affiliate Florida Everblades, where he would sign for the next frame and blow up scoring.
Long Island University Sharks‘ graduate right wing Anthony Vincent(91) signs an ato to join San Jose Barracuda, as they fight for an AHL playoff spot.
The 6′ 190 lbs. forward finished up his transfer season from 4 at Holy Cross College Crusaders with clear career bests, 17 goals and 20 assists in 36 games said it all.
From Wilton, CT, he did a couple of junior season in the BCHL before committing to college.
The 25-year old has played 2 games with no points, but it’s still early, especially in this league.
In 14 games, he may have only recorded 2 assists with a -5 rating, but they saw something they like and sign him to stay in Sharks‘ region for his rookie season, 2023/2024.
Mercyhurst University Lakers‘ senior left wing Paul Maust(13) put in a modest college best 5 goals last season.
The 5’10” 170 lbs. forward enters the transfer portal and comes out to skate with an Atlantic Hockey opponent that is back into the picture for 2023/2024, Robert Morris University Colonials.
He played 4 campaigns of junior hockey, committing in the middle of his 1st USHL frame.
We do believe the 24-year old from Butler, PA will find a bit more room to hit the scoresheet with his new college club.
Lake Superior State University Lakers‘ 2023/2024 commit Hunter Ramos(28) put up some nice totals in his only NAHL season with Maryland Black Bears, scoring 21 goals and 15 assists with a +20 rating in 55 games.
The small 5’8″ 150 lbs. forward from Fort Wayne, IN is only 18-years old could get picked up in the NHL entry level draft.
Sacred Heart University Pioneers‘ senior defenseman Logan Britt(6) enters the transfer portal and arrives at University Of North Dakota Fighting Hawks to hopefully gain a little more notice.
The 6’2″ 190 lbs. blue liner had a college career best 3 goals and 18 assists as a junior in 37 games.
He originally committed to his 1st school, Quinnipiac University Bobcats after a solid 2nd NAHL season with Aberdeen Wings, recording 22 assists.
The 24-year old Crystal Lake, IL native will likely find success in the NCHC.
Niagara University Purple Eagles‘ sophomore net minder Jake Sibell(30) heads closer to home to St. Thomas University Tommies for 2023/2024.
The 6’2″ 205 lbs. goalie got into only 3 games last season.
He played a 4-year junior career, ultimately ending up with Aberdeen Wings for a pair of frames, in which he captured NAHL awards in his 2nd year for Most Valuable Player, Best Goaltender, Best GAA and Best SV%.
We do believe the 23-year old from Asanti, MN will get his opportunities at his new school.
12th year center Joey Martin(88) gets back to his team of 6 seasons, Cardiff Devils after a couple COVID years away to play one successful Stavenger Oilers‘ Norway and one Austria’s IceHL Graz 99ers before returning for 2022/2023.
The 5’10” 185 lbs. forward played two seasons for Toledo Walleye, fresh out of 4 years at University Of Nebraska Huskers, where he served as senior captain and was always a solid performer.
He signed for his third season with Stockton Heat and took a ride to the Kelly Cup Finals before bowing out and was a point-per-game performer.
The Thorold, ON native has been loaned up to the AHL in each of his campaigns, probably doing best in his last, skating 9 games with Bridgeport Sound Tigers, tallying 2 goals an 2 assists.
He has always scored big in the league, 20+ goals and just under 40 assists a year and is a 4-time EIHL Champion with the team.
The 33-year is likely just glad to get back to where he knows playing pro hockey at a high level.
As assistant captain, he records yet again another amazing frame, scoring 22 goals and 34 assists, which is still good for only 5th overall points he has scored with the team.
Quite obviously he is offered an 8th year to return to the Devils core for 2023/2024.
